Magnitude 7.1 Quake Hits Japan's Kyushu Island, 150,000 Evacuated

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck inland on Japan's Kyushu island at 07:27 GMT on July 28, 2026, injuring several people. Officials ordered more than 150,000 residents to evacuation shelters. A tsunami warning was issued and lifted within the hour. People were trapped inside Kumamoto's Aeon Mall, with reports of a possible explosion at the facility.